ZIMBABWEAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

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1 ZIMBABWEAN MUSIC FESTIVAL Olympia, Washington August 24-26, 2007 GREETINGS! Welcome to the Zimbabwean Music Festival 2007 Registration Guide. This year s festival will be held on August 24, 25, and 26 at South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) in Olympia, Washington, with Prefest activities on August 23. Olympia is a community rich in World Music, with local groups performing Indonesian gamelan, Brazilian samba, West African drumming, and Zimbabwean marimba and mbira, as well as many more musical traditions. We are very excited to bring Zimfest to Olympia and look forward to sharing this wonderful music and culture with friends and fellow musicians here! Many excellent bands and musicians will be performing in the afternoon and evening concerts. There is no charge for the marketplace or the outdoor concerts, so come mingle, shop, and enjoy the festivities! INDEX Festival Info...1 Travel...4 Lodging...5 How to Contact Zimfest...5 Festival Schedule...6 Workshop Descriptions...10 Teachers and Presenters...28 Registration Information...32 Registration Forms (inserts)...a-d ZIMBABWEAN GUESTS Our community began when a master musician from Zimbabwe, Dumisani Maraire, arrived in Seattle in Spreading the joy and culture from his homeland, the world is now a much richer place than it was before he came. Arriving in 1982, Ephat Mujuru was the next Zimbabwean musician to make the United States a place to live and teach on a regular basis. From opposite sides of the ocean Paul Berliner and Andrew Tracey were also instrumental in propagating knowledge. It is to these people that we give a moment of recognition for the work they have started. This work continues through all the teachers who visit from Zimbabwe as well as through those of us who leave home for a while to deepen ourselves in the Shona and Ndebele cultures in Zimbabwe. Joining us for the first time this year at Zimfest will be Tendai Muparutsa, who currently makes his home in Moscow, Idaho; Wonderful Bere (Fafi aka 3%), a DJ who lives in New York and spins mbira and beats from Zimbabwe; Ambuya Stella Chiweshe, who is coming to teach some workshops during her North American tour; and the four members of the group Bongo Love (Themba Mawoko, John and Mpho Mambira, and Trymore Jombo), who are visiting and touring all the way from Bulawayo and Harare. Additionally, we welcome back old friends Garadziva Chigamba, Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, Cosmas Magaya, Sheasby Matiure, Lucky Moyo, and Michael Sibanda. Joining us from their residences in the United States are Lora Chiorah-Dye and Paul Mataruse. Read about our Zimbabwean guests in the Teachers and Presenters section on page 28.

2 BEYOND FESTIVAL OPPORTUNITIES Most of the Zimbabwean artists and teachers at Zimfest will be in the United States or Canada for an extended stay. They are likely available for both teaching and performing before and/or after the festival. Please consider bringing them to your own community to share more about Zimbabwean music and culture and to provide a unique cross-cultural experience for your community. This is one way that you can help sponsor a Zimbabwean and make this festival work. (Donations directly to Zimfest are also appreciated.) Zimfest offers guidance and direction to local communities who sponsor and host Zimbabweans traveling to North America for this festival, but Zimfest does not bring Zimbabweans to North America. By taking advantage of the chance to learn from these performers and teachers in your own area, you will help defray some of the costs taken on by their host communities. Please e- mail us (2007@zimfest.org) if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity. ABOUT THE SITE Established in 1962, South Puget Sound Community College is nestled on 101 acres of lush woods on the southwestern edge of Olympia, Washington (2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512). Most Zimfest workshops as well as the evening concerts will take place within the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts. Unveiled in 2006, the Center for the Arts includes a 500-seat Main Theater, smaller Black Box Theater, classrooms, practice rooms, and an exhibition gallery which will feature art from and about Zimbabwe. Meals will be in the nearby Student Union Building, and afternoon concerts and the marketplace will be outdoors between the Center for the Arts and the SUB. NEW THIS YEAR Zimbabwean Art Exhibition: In addition to the music and culture traditionally found at Zimfest, this year we will feature visual arts in a formal setting. The Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Gallery has 1,000 square feet which will be devoted to art from and about Zimbabwe for the month of August, culminating in Zimfest weekend. Artwork to be featured will include photography, fiber arts, and stone sculpture, including some available for purchase. PREFEST (Thursday, August 23) Each year there are many individuals and groups who would like to have private lessons with a specific teacher. We have set aside space and instruments for this purpose on Thursday, August 23. The following teachers are available to teach during Prefest: Erica Azim, Jaiaen Beck, Ambuya Stella Chiweshe, Garadziva Chigamba, Melissa Chigamba, Lora Chiorah-Dye, Fiona Ona Connon, Ambuya Beauler Dyoko, Kite Giedraitis, Trymore Jombo, Claire Jones, Tedd Judd, Joe Keefe, Jennifer Kyker, Joel Laviolette, Cosmas Magaya, John Mambira, Mpho Mambira, Themba Mawoko, Lucky Moyo, Michael Sibanda, Wanda Walker, and Ted Wright. (Check org for updates.) Most are also available to teach privately throughout the festival. Please let us know if you are interested in scheduling a session; we ll give you the contact information and you can make arrangements. CONCERTS We have an exciting lineup of performers for Zimfest this year. Counting both the afternoon and evening concerts, there are a total of 35 performing groups over the three days of the festival! Daytime concerts start at 11:00 am on the lawn adjacent to the Center for the Arts. These outdoor concerts are free and open to all. Evening concerts will be held in the Main Theater of the Center for the Arts, a state-of-the-art venue with great acoustics. Stay tuned for concert schedules, which will be posted at PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS As you re selecting workshops and concerts to fill your days, please check out the Presentations and Discussions section. We are excited about a number of new offerings this year. Cosmas Magaya, who recently played a major role in installing a chief in his family lineage, will be sharing his experience with us. Ambuya Stella Chiweshe will lead a discussion about understanding each other s cultural manners and gestures. We will join Lucky Moyo in discussing the role of music in Zimbabwean politics. Sheasby Matiure will lead discussions about AIDS and the music industry in Zimbabwe. All presentations and discussions, as well as the film described below, are offered by donation ($5 minimum requested) rather than at the workshop hourly rate. Registration is not necessary for these offerings. 2

3 FILM SCREENING: TANYARADZWA This award-winning Zimbabwean feature film tells the story of a young woman s self-discovery and survival after she is forced to leave home when her parents find out she is pregnant. It is an intelligent and intimate cry for tolerance, humanity, and the power of education. For more information or to listen to the film s theme song, visit the film s website: The theme song Tanyaradzwa was written and performed by Chiwoniso Maraire, daughter of Dumi and Mai Chi Maraire. One of Zimbabwe s most successful young musical talents, Chiwoniso won the RFI Best New Artist award in 1997 for her CD Ancient Voices. Currently at work on her third solo CD, she has also been part of previous groups Peace of Ebony and Andy Brown and the Storm. Chiwoniso has worked on Zimbabwean movie and documentary soundtracks for the last 10 years. MARKETPLACE This year we ll once again have an outdoor market where you can purchase goods and talk to friendly people from non-profit organizations involved in Zimbabwe relief work. If you would like to have a booth, vendor information and applications are available on the Zimfest website. Craft items to be sold should be made in Zimbabwe or, if not, should be appropriate to the spirit and intent of Zimfest. If you have questions about the marketplace, please market@zimfest.org. FESTIVAL FOOD Meals will be served Friday, Saturday, and Sunday plus Monday breakfast in the dining hall located in the Student Union Building. Prepared by students in SPSCC s Culinary Arts Program, the meals are offered by pre-registration either as a package or individually. There is no discount for children. Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: 8:00-10:00 am 12:00-2:00 pm 5:00-7:00 pm As in the past, a traditional Zimbabwean dinner will be provided on Saturday night. Meal tickets must be purchased in advance. Zimfest must receive the Meal Reservation Form (page C) by August 7. Only a limited number of meals will be available without pre-registration, so don t count on this! Some items (not full meals) can be purchased between meal times at a concession in the Minnaert Center for the Arts. There will be no food vendors in the marketplace this year. Fast food is available off campus a block from SPSCC, adjacent to Extended Stay America. Numerous restaurants and a grocery store can be found at a local mall 1.5 miles from campus. The Westside Olympia Food Coop and neighborhood eateries are about 2.5 miles from SPSCC. The greatest selection of dining options is available in downtown Olympia, 3.5 miles from campus. VILLAGE MEETING (Sunday, August 26, 2:00-3:30) There will be a Village Meeting on Sunday afternoon. This will provide us with the opportunity to discuss issues of interest to the entire Zimfest community, share common concerns, and get to know each other better. To make it easier for everyone to participate, there will be no workshops or concerts scheduled during the Village Meeting. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers make Zimfest possible. Thousands of volunteer hours go into creating each year s festival. This year we are again asking all participants to volunteer at least two hours. There are lots of choices, including taking concert tickets, moving instruments, and helping with registration. Please look over the list of volunteer options on the registration form, choose your areas of interest, and submit it with your registration. You can sign up for specific shifts at the registration area when you arrive. GIVING BACK TO ZIMBABWE In gratitude for the ways Zimbabwean music has transformed all our lives, it s important to give something back to the people of Zimbabwe. There will be information available in the marketplace from several non-profit 3

4 organizations involved in relief work in Zimbabwe. We urge you to become informed about the situation and about the ways we can help. CHILD CARE A space will be set aside during the festival for parents and children to use. As in the past, the room will not be staffed. Parents need to organize/coordinate supervision. If you are interested in this option, please fill out the Child Care section on page D of the registration forms. We encourage parents to coordinate child care so that they can attend workshops without their children. (Please see Note to Parents on page 10.) TRAVEL GETTING TO SPSCC Driving Directions to the Main Campus From I-5 Heading North or South: Take exit 104, HWY 101 (Ocean Beaches, Aberdeen). Get or stay in the far right lane and take the first exit off HWY 101 (Cooper Point, Crosby Blvd.). At the stoplight at the end of the exit ramp, make a left turn onto Crosby Blvd. You will cross over HWY 101, pass through one stoplight, and come to the intersection of Crosby Blvd. and Mottman Road. Take a right turn at the stoplight onto Mottman Road and look for the next left turn, which is the entrance to the college. From HWY 101 Heading East: Take the Crosby Blvd. exit (it s the last exit before the merge to the I-5 interchange). At the exit ramp stoplight, turn right and come down the hill to the stoplight at the intersection of Crosby Blvd. and Mottman Road. Take a right turn onto Mottman Road and look for the next left turn, which is the entrance to the college. Shuttle Service from SeaTac Airport Capital Aeroporter provides shuttle service from SeaTac Airport to the Olympia area. Reservations and quotes can be found by calling or visiting www. capair.com. Bus Service from SeaTac Airport with Sound Transit/ Intercity Transit It is possible to ride all the way from SeaTac Airport to SPSCC. You ll need to take three buses: Sound Transit Route #574, Pierce/Intercity Transit s Tacoma-Olympia Express, and Olympia s Intercity Transit Route #44. First take Sound Transit Route #574 southbound from SeaTac Airport Bay #1 and get off at the State Route 512 Park and Ride. The fare for this one way trip is $3. Bus schedules are available at Once at the State Route 512 Park and Ride, take Pierce/ Intercity Transit s Tacoma-Olympia Express. Check the schedule, as the runs are not as frequent as the previous route ( eexpress). Exit the bus at the Olympia Transit Center. With your transfer ticket from the Sound Transit ride in hand, your fare for this trip will be 50 cents. To get to SPSCC from the Olympia Transit Center, you can take Intercity Transit Route #44 which runs every halfhour. You can also take #43, but it doesn t run as often. Intercity Transit fares are 75 cents per ride and $1.50 for a daily pass. Greyhound/Intercity Transit If you are taking a Greyhound bus to Olympia, the station is located at 107 7th Ave. From the station walk one block west to Capitol Way, four blocks north to State Ave., and then two blocks east to the Olympia Transit Center located at 222 State Ave. Take Intercity Transit Route #44 to SPSCC. Intercity Transit fares are 75 cents per ride and $1.50 for a daily pass. 4

5 Amtrak/Intercity Transit For those taking the Amtrak train to Olympia, once at the Olympia Station you can take Intercity Transit Route #64 directly to the Olympia Transit Center, then take Route #44 to SPSCC. Intercity Transit fares are 75 cents per ride and $1.50 for a daily pass. All Intercity Transit route schedules and maps are available at cfm?id=mainroutelist. PARKING Parking at SPSCC can be found by going either left or right at the entrance. There is no cost to park on campus! LODGING There is no housing on the SPSCC campus. NEARBY MOTELS Red Lion Hotel aspx?metaid= miles from SPSCC Discount for Zimfest participants Extended Stay America Across the street from SPSCC CAMPING OPTIONS Olympia & American Heritage Campgrounds , These two campgrounds are each located about 7 miles from SPSCC. The owners are offering a 10% discount to Zimfest participants if payment is made in cash. Reservations can be made using a credit card. Columbus Park , Located about 5 miles from SPSCC More lodging options are available from the Washington State Tourism site ( com), or Google. HOW TO CONTACT ZIMFEST For general questions: 2007@zimfest.org For registration questions (workshops, meals, etc.): registration@zimfest.org For volunteer questions: volunteers@zimfest.org For marketplace questions: market@zimfest.org Phone messages: Postal Address: Zimfest 2007 P.O. Box Olympia, WA ZIMFEST 2007 ORGANIZERS Your Olympia Zimfest committee members are Lisa Carlson, Sean Gaskell, Stephen Golovnin, Mary Jo Pellerito, Rob Saecker, Bob Sisson, and Micah Sisson. We are extremely thankful to the following people for help putting together this year s festival and the Registration Guide: Petra Siemion (Registration Guide copy editor), Larry Israel (Zimfest website), Ross Thompson (database and registration), Penny Martindale (Registration Guide layout), and many others including Angela Marie, Julie Ishihara, Marilyn Kolodziejczyk, and the Zimfest Association Board who have helped us greatly with information and advice. 5

6 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE DAILY SCHEDULE THURSDAY August 23 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm Registration open 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Meeting of all teachers (required) FRIDAY August 24 8:00 am - 10:00 am Breakfast 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Market (open later by vendor option) 9:00 am - 11:00 am Workshop Session #1 11:15 am - 1:00 pm Workshop Session #2 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Afternoon Concerts 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm Workshop Session #3 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Workshop Session #4 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Opening Ceremony 7:30 pm - 12:00 am Evening Concert SATURDAY August 25 8:00 am - 10:00 am Breakfast 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Registration Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Market (open later by vendor option) 9:00 am - 11:00 am Workshop Session #5 11:15 am - 1:00 pm Workshop Session #6 11:00 am - 5:30 pm Afternoon Concerts 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm Workshop Session #7 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Workshop Session #8 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Zimbabwean Dinner 7:00 pm - 12:00 am Evening Concert 12:00 am -? Late night Mbira Party SUNDAY August 26 8:00 am - 10:00 am Breakfast 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Registration Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Market (open later by vendor option) 9:00 am - 11:00 am Workshop Session #9 11:15 am - 1:00 pm Workshop Session #10 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Afternoon Concerts 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Village Meeting 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm Afternoon Concerts 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Workshop Session #11 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm - 12:00 am Evening Concert 12:00 am -? Late night Mbira Party 6 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE SESSION #1 (FRIDAY 9:00-11:00 AM) (Intensive) Somnyama Dance, Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye (Part 1; also #6 & #11) Cathamela Dance, John Mambira Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Ngoma: Isitshikitsha, Mpho Mambira Intermediate/Advanced Hosho, Tendai Muparutsa Beginning Marimba: Marching Song, Paul Mataruse Intermediate Marimba and Song: Majaira, Sheasby Matiure (Intensive) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Salmonberry Pie, Fiona Ona Connon (Part 1; also #10) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Todzungaira, Garadziva Chigamba (Intensive) Advanced Marimba: Baya wa Baya, Claire Jones (Part 1; also #6) (Intensive) Advanced Marimba: Botsotsi, Michael Sibanda (Part 1; also #5) Introduction to Matepe Mbira, Joel Laviolette Intermediate Mbira: Hanga, Trymore Jombo SESSION #2 (FRIDAY 11:15 AM-1:00 PM) (Intensive) Tsaba Dance, Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye (Part 1; also #8 & #9) Beginning Drumming, Sheree Seretse Electric Guitar Styles of Zimbabwe Mbira Music, Joel Laviolette Beginning Hosho: How to Master Hosho, Ambuya Stella Chiweshe (Intensive) Beginning Marimba: Chionekedzo, Jennifer Kyker (Part 1; also #6) (Intensive) Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Kukaiwa, Jaiaen Beck (Part 1; also #8) (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Malaika, Michael Sibanda (Part 1; also #6) (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Mudzimu Wangu, Paul Mataruse (Part 1; also #6) (Intensive) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Jambanja, Melissa Chigamba (Part 1; also #6) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Mancube, Themba Mawoko

7 Introduction to Karimba: Butsu Mutandarika, Joe Keefe Intermediate Mbira: Chaminuka NdiMambo, Cosmas Magaya Singing: Nyamaropa, Ambuya Beauler Dyoko Discussion: The AIDS Pandemic and the Music Industry in Zimbabwe, Sheasby Matiure (starts at 11:30 AM) SESSION #3 (FRIDAY 2:00-3:45 PM) Mbira Dance: Chidzimba, Ambuya Stella Chiweshe Kangonya Dance, John Mambira Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Ngoma: Mutshongoyi, Mpho Mambira Adv. Beginning Mbira-Style Hosho, Ambuya Beauler Dyoko Marimba for the First Time: Ncuzu, Joe Keefe Adv. Beginning Marimba: Maimbo, Michael Sibanda (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Sekuru Mandikanganwa, Ted Wright (Part 1; also #8) (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Nhimutimu, Wanda Walker (Part 1; also #7) (Intensive) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Gandanga, Paul Mataruse (Part 1; also #11) (Intensive) Advanced Marimba: Nhemamusasa, Kite Giedraitis (Part 1; also #7) Advanced Nyunga Nyunga Explorations, Tendai Muparutsa (Intensive) Intermediate Mbira: Nhimutimu, Melissa Chigamba (Part 1; also #11) Shona Language, Jennifer Kyker Ndebele Style Singing, Lucky Moyo Presentation: A Partnered Vision for Health and Education, Jaiaen Beck and Cosmas Magaya SESSION #4 (FRIDAY 4:00-6:00 PM) Isitshikitsha Dance, John Mambira Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Ngoma, Singing, and Dance: Dinhe, Jennifer Kyker Introductory Marimba: Chimwechangu, Melissa Chigamba Beginning Marimba: Soko, Garadziva Chigamba Adv. Beginning Marimba: Introduction to Mbira-Style Marimba, Wanda Walker Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Murume Wangu Ndewe Mombe, Claire Jones (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Mwana wamambo, Paul Mataruse (Part 1; also #7) 7 (Intensive) Advanced Marimba: Mayenza, Michael Sibanda (Part 1; also #8) Intermediate Nyunga Nyunga: Nhemamusasa, Tendai Muparutsa Adv. Beginning Mbira: Huku Ineronda, Trymore Jombo Advanced Mbira: Kushaura and Kutsinhira, Cosmas Magaya Advanced Mavembe/Gandanga Mbira: Vasina Katura, Erica Azim Choral Singing: Makwayera Style from Zimbabwe and Southern Africa, Sheasby Matiure Film Screening: Tanyaradzwa (ends at 5:30 PM) SESSION #5 (SATURDAY 9:00-11:00 AM) (Intensive) Children and Teachers Teaching Dance and Singing Games to Children, Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye (Part 1; also #10) Gumboot Dance, Lucky Moyo Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Ngoma: Jerusalema, Mpho Mambira Introductory Hosho: Shake It, Don t Break It!, MyLinda King Introductory Marimba: Kgopotso/Chiradza I, Jaiaen Beck Marimba for the First Time: Ncuzu, Joe Keefe Intermediate Marimba: Mawuya Mawuya, Garadziva Chigamba (Intensive) Advanced Marimba: Botsotsi, Michael Sibanda (Part 2; also #1) Advanced Marimba: Zimbabwe, Tendai Muparutsa Advanced Marimba: Kari MuDande, Joel Laviolette Beginning Mbira: Nhemamusasa Kushaura, Cosmas Magaya Mbira Singing: Shumba and Dande, Erica Azim (starts at 9:30 AM) Singing Along with Mbira, Ambuya Stella Chiweshe Intermediate Singing: Taireva, Paul Mataruse Intermediate/Advanced Singing: Hombi, Ambuya Beauler Dyoko Presentation: Tariro s Work with AIDS Orphans in Zimbabwe, Jennifer Kyker SESSION #6 (SATURDAY 11:15 AM-1:00 PM) (Intensive) Somnyama Dance, Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye (Part 2; also #1 & #11) Township Jive Dance, John Mambira Chokoto Drumming, Garadziva Chigamba

8 Introductory/Beginning Hosho: Technique, Pattern, and Style, Fiona Ona Connon Exploring Hosho Styles for Beginners, Tendai Muparutsa (Intensive) Introductory Marimba: Nyungwe, Jaiaen Beck (Part 1; also #10) (Intensive) Beginning Marimba: Chionekedzo, Jennifer Kyker (Part 2; also #2) (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Malaika, Michael Sibanda (Part 2; also #2) (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Mudzimu Wangu, Paul Mataruse (Part 2; also #2) (Intensive) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Jambanja, Melissa Chigamba (Part 2; also #2) (Intensive) Advanced Marimba: Baya wa Baya, Claire Jones (Part 2; also #1) Beginning Nyunga Nyunga: Kukaiwa, Sheasby Matiure (Intensive) Beginning Mbira: Kuenda Mbire, Joel Laviolette (Part 1; also #10) Adv. Beginning Mbira: Kashirikamambo, Trymore Jombo Advanced Mbira: Nhemamusasa Yekutanga, Cosmas Magaya Mbira Ear Training Singing, Erica Azim Film Screening: Tanyaradzwa (starts at 11:30 AM) SESSION #7 (SATURDAY 2:00-3:45 PM) Beginning Dance: Chokoto, Ilana Moon Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Ngoma: Jit, Mpho Mambira Introductory Hosho for Marimba Band, Joe Keefe Instrument Maintenance: How to Get a Good Buzz, MyLinda King Introductory Marimba: Kgopotso/Chiradza I, Jaiaen Beck Adv. Beginning Marimba: Maimbo, Michael Sibanda (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Mwana wamambo, Paul Mataruse (Part 2; also #4) (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Abakogase, Themba Mawoko (Part 1; also #10) (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Nhimutimu, Wanda Walker (Part 2; also #3) (Intensive) Advanced Marimba: Nhemamusasa, Kite Giedraitis (Part 2; also #3) Intermediate Karimba/Nyunga Nyunga, Sheree Seretse Intro to Mbira: Kariga Mombe, Erica Azim Nyanga: Introduction and Continued Study, Joel Laviolette Singing in Shona, Jennifer Kyker 8 Choral Singing: Makwayera Style from Zimbabwe and Southern Africa, Sheasby Matiure Discussion: Explaining to Each Other About Our Cultural Manners and Gestures, Ambuya Stella Chiweshe SESSION #8 (SATURDAY 4:00-5:30 PM) (Intensive) Tsaba Dance, Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye (Part 2; also #2 & #9) Intermediate Gumboot Dance, John Mambira Mbira Drumming, Joe Keefe Electric Guitar Styles of Zimbabwe Party Music, Joel Laviolette Adv. Beginning Mbira Hosho, Jennifer Kyker Intermediate/Advanced Hosho: How to Master Hosho, Ambuya Stella Chiweshe (Intensive) Beginning Marimba: Stork, Paul Mataruse (Part 1; also #10) (Intensive) Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Kukaiwa, Jaiaen Beck (Part 2; also #2) (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Gungwa, Garadziva Chigamba (Part 1; also #10) (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Sekuru Mandikanganwa, Ted Wright (Part 2; also #3) (Intensive) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Bangidza, Melissa Chigamba (Part 1; also #9) (Intensive) Advanced Marimba: Mayenza, Michael Sibanda (Part 2; also #4) (Intensive) Intermediate Mbira: Bangidza, Erica Azim (Part 1; also #10) Intermediate Mbira: Chandasarira, Cosmas Magaya Choral Singing: Makwayera Style from Zimbabwe and Southern Africa, Sheasby Matiure Singing: Chikunda, Ambuya Beauler Dyoko Discussion: The Role of Music in Zimbabwean Politics, Lucky Moyo SESSION #9 (SUNDAY 9:00-11:00 AM) Children and Teachers Marimba for Children: Nhemamusasa, Wanda Walker (Intensive) Tsaba Dance, Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye (Part 3; also #2 & #8) Intermediate Mhande Dance, John Mambira Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Ngoma: Mhande, Mpho Mambira Introductory Hosho, Jaiaen Beck Adv. Beginning Marimba: Tsuro, Michael Sibanda Intermediate Marimba: Mbube/ Wimoweh, Kite Giedraitis

9 Intermediate Marimba and Mbira: Taireva, Garadziva Chigamba (Intensive) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Bangidza, Melissa Chigamba (Part 2; also #8) Advanced Marimba and Song: Ndakuvara Musoro, Sheasby Matiure Introductory Mbira: Karigamombe, Cosmas Magaya Adv. Beginning Mbira and Singing: Sekuru Mandikanganwa, Ted Wright Advanced Mbira: Mbirimo, Joel Laviolette Mbira Singing: Kariga Mombe and Bangidza, Erica Azim (starts at 9:30 AM) Singing Along with Mbira, Ambuya Stella Chiweshe Presentation: Perception in Shona Music and Applications to Performance, Tedd Judd (starts at 9:30 AM) Presentation: Wear Your Baby, Fiona Ona Connon (starts at 10:00 AM) SESSION #10 (SUNDAY 11:15 AM-1:00 PM) (Intensive) Children and Teachers Teaching Dance and Singing Games to Children, Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye (Part 2; also #5) Gumboot Dance, Lucky Moyo Beginning Drumming, Sheree Seretse Adv. Beginning Hosho for Marimba Music, Jennifer Kyker (Intensive) Introductory Marimba: Nyungwe, Jaiaen Beck (Part 2; also #6) (Intensive) Beginning Marimba: Stork, Paul Mataruse (Part 2; also #8) Adv. Beginning Marimba and Singing: Ndakarere Rengwa, Joe Keefe (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Gungwa, Garadziva Chigamba (Part 2; also #8) (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Abakogase, Themba Mawoko (Part 2; also #7) (Intensive) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Salmonberry Pie, Fiona Ona Connon (Part 2; also #1) Intermediate Nyunga Nyunga: Nhemamusasa, Tendai Muparutsa (Intensive) Beginning Mbira: Kuenda Mbire, Joel Laviolette (Part 2; also #6) Adv. Beginning Mbira: Bukatiende, Trymore Jombo (Intensive) Intermediate Mbira: Bangidza, Erica Azim (Part 2; also #8) Singing: ZiN anga, Ambuya Beauler Dyoko Presentation: Installation Ceremonies for Shona Chiefs: Ancient and Modern, Cosmas Magaya (starts at 11:30 AM) 9 SESSION #11 (SUNDAY 4:00-6:00 PM) (Intensive) Somnyama Dance, Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye (Part 3; also #1 & #6) Beginning Mbira Dance, Ilana Moon Introductory/Beginning Hosho: Technique, Pattern, and Style, Fiona Ona Connon Marimba: Shona Rhythms, Kite Giedraitis Introductory Marimba for Children: Sarura Wako, Garadziva Chigamba Adv. Beginning Marimba: Imbube, Michael Sibanda (Intensive) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Gandanga, Paul Mataruse (Part 2; also #3) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Bukatiende, Themba Mawoko Advanced Marimba: Mbirimo, Joel Laviolette Intro to Mbira: Kariga Mombe, Erica Azim Beginning Mbira: Nhemamusasa Kutsinhira, Cosmas Magaya Adv. Beginning Mbira: Mapiyemana, Ambuya Stella Chiweshe Adv. Beginning Mbira: Nyamaropa, Trymore Jombo (Intensive) Intermediate Mbira: Nhimutimu, Melissa Chigamba (Part 2; also #3) Ndebele Style Singing, Lucky Moyo Film Screening: Tanyaradzwa (ends at 5:30 PM) Workshops and schedules are subject to change. Unless otherwise indicated, instructors allow audio taping only. Please do not sign up for any workshop that is beyond your experience level.

10 PARTICIPANT SKILL LEVELS In order for teachers to accomplish the goals of their classes, it is important that participants sign up for workshops that are appropriate to their experience and playing level. Signing up for a class that is beyond your level creates major problems for the teacher and the other students. If the teacher deems that the class is above your level, you may be asked to observe. When choosing your classes, please refer to the following guidelines: Child care is available, if needed. If you choose to bring a child to a workshop or other event, please understand that it is your responsibility, out of respect for the teachers and other participants, to leave with that child if his or her needs are causing a distraction. Introductory/Beginning: Appropriate for those who have never touched the instrument through those who have studied less than one year. Advanced Beginning: Those who have played the instrument for at least one year. For marimba, they can play a couple of parts on at least five songs. For mbira, they can play at least two songs. Intermediate: Those who have played at least three years, have good technique, can catch cues and understand how to move through sections, and understand the rhythm, form, and structure of the pieces. For marimba, can play a few parts on at least 10 pieces. For mbira, know at least 5 songs and be able to play in both the kushaura and kutsinhira positions. Advanced: Those who meet the intermediate criteria, PLUS learn quickly, are comfortable playing fast, have a strong sense of rhythm, and have played for at least three years at performance level. For marimba, understand concepts such as kushaura and kutsinhira. For mbira, know both kushaura and kutsinhira parts to 10 songs, can play confidently in both positions on each song, and can learn a kushaura and kutsinhira part in one workshop. NOTE TO PARENTS There are several workshops for children to learn different types of Zimbabwean music, dance, and singing. Children ages 7 and under should have an adult attend the workshop with them. Both parent and child must register and pay for the class. Children ages 8 and over may register for any Zimfest workshop provided they meet the prerequisites and playing level for the workshop. If you register a child to attend a workshop by themselves, please consider the child s attention span and comfort level. 10 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Unless otherwise indicated, instructors allow audio taping only. CHILDREN S CLASSES (Intensive) Children and Teachers Teaching Dance and Singing Games to Children Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye #5 Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM (Part 1 of 2) #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) This workshop is recommended for children, teachers, parents, and others who would like to learn some games with movements and songs that they can teach. Class will move according to the pace of the teacher s abilities and everyone will have a chance to lead the game by the end of the workshop. Level: Children and Teachers Materials: Wear comfortable clothes and bring something to write on. Children and Teachers Marimba for Children: Nhemamusasa Wanda Walker #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM Why wait? You re never too young to learn this deep and rich traditional song. Classic singing lines, taught first, become the foundation for the marimba parts and how to hook them. This workshop begins with a clapping and singing game which teaches the connection between the two interweaving lines. Level: Children and Teachers Introductory Marimba for Children: Sarura Wako Garadziva Chigamba #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM Sarura Wako means Choose the One You Like! This

11 children s song and dance is great for new marimba players. Level: Introductory/Beginning DANCE Dance classes offered for All Levels means that the instructor can show movements that engage the beginning students while also working with intermediate and advanced dancers. To participate in any of the dance class offerings, you must be in good physical condition. (Intensive) Children and Teachers Teaching Dance and Singing Games to Children Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye #5 Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM (Part 1 of 2) #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) Please see description under Children s Classes. (Intensive) Tsaba Dance Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye Register for all classes. #2 Friday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 1 of 3) #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM (Part 2 of 3) #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM (Part 3 of 3) Students will first learn basic Tsaba dance steps and drumming with the song Toda Kuenda. More advanced Tsaba dance steps, drumming, and song will be learned in the second session. Participants will be more comfortable fitting together the singing, dancing, and drumming by the end of the third session. Materials: Wear comfortable clothes. (Intensive) Somnyama Dance Lora Lue Chiorah-Dye Register for all classes. #1 Friday 9:00-11:00 AM (Part 1 of 3) #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 3) #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM (Part 3 of 3) Students will first learn the song s basic dance steps with singing of the drum sound. More advanced steps will be learned in the second session. By the end of the third session students will have learned the whole dance choreography, including knowing when to sing and when not to sing. 11 Materials: Wear comfortable clothes. Mbira Dance: Chidzimba Ambuya Stella Chiweshe #3 Friday 2:00-3:45 PM Ambuya Stella learned Chidzimba dance at ceremonies when she was seven years old. Chidzimba is a family of music and dance especially for hunters, which she has found is mostly played in Mashonaland Central. Chidzimba music is accompanied by two people playing one small and one large drum. Ambuya will teach the song and dance to Mutonga from her CD. Materials: Wear comfortable clothes. Gumboot Dance Lucky Moyo #5 Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Lucky will introduce the gumboot dance of South African miners and teach various gumboot rhythms and improvisation. He will talk about the dance construction as well as its cultural and political origins, social context, current development, and the future of the dance. Materials: Bring knee pads and wear comfortable clothes. Cathamela Dance John Mambira #1 Friday 9:00-11:00 AM This is a dance with Zulu roots which originated in the Matabeleland Province of Zimbabwe. Materials: Wear comfortable clothes. Kangonya Dance John Mambira #3 Friday 2:00-3:45 PM This traditional Shona dance is often used to symbolize the fight against colonial domination in Zimbabwe. Materials: Wear comfortable clothes.

12 Isitshikitsha Dance John Mambira #4 Friday 4:00-6:00 PM This is a traditional Ndebele dance. John s performing group, Bongo Love, sometimes uses these movements during a performance. Materials: Wear comfortable clothes. Township Jive Dance John Mambira #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Also known as Mbaqanga, this is a traditional dance with Zulu roots that continues to influence musicians worldwide. Students will learn the dance and understand how it fits with drumming and music. Materials: Wear comfortable clothes. Beginning Dance: Chokoto Ilana Moon #7 Saturday 2:00-3:45 PM Chokoto is a fun and easy courtship dance that has great clapping rhythms and polyrhythms. This dance is fun to do in pairs. Students will also learn a basic drumming pattern and hosho. Level: Beginning Materials: Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a drum and/ or hosho if you can. Beginning Mbira Dance Ilana Moon #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM Students will learn basic mbira dance steps. Depending on the ability of the class, more advanced moves may be added. Level: Beginning Materials: Wear comfortable clothes. Intermediate Gumboot Dance John Mambira #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM This Gumboot dance originated in the coal and gold mines of Matabeleland. It s a full-on workout! Participants will learn several gumboot rhythms and fit them together in an arrangement. 12 Materials: Wear comfortable clothes. Intermediate Mhande Dance John Mambira #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM The Mhande dance is a traditional spiritual dance which originated in the Manicaland Province. Students will learn a series of parts and understand how they fit together with the Mhande rhythm. Materials: Wear comfortable clothes. DRUMMING Chokoto Drumming Garadziva Chigamba #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Garadziva will teach Chokoto drumming. If time permits, dance steps will also be included. Materials: Bring a drum if you can; some will be available. Mbira Drumming Joe Keefe #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM Participants will learn to play drum rhythms suitable for accompanying mbira or mbira-style marimba songs. The drum rhythms are from various parts of Zimbabwe and include Chidzimba as taught by Musekiwa Chingodza, KoreKore patterns as taught by Chaka Chawasarira, and some mbira drumming patterns from Irene Chigamba. Materials: Bring a drum if you can; some will be available. Both audio and video taping are okay. Beginning Drumming Sheree Seretse #2 Friday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM This class will serve as an introduction to rhythms from the Shona people. There are four main societal groups among the Shona and many other groups we won t have time to explore. The workshop will focus on hand and stick techniques, basic and cross rhythms, and the cultural context in which the rhythms are used.

13 Level: Beginning Materials: Bring a drum if you can (preferably congas or small djembes); some drums will be available. Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Ngoma: Isitshikitsha Mpho Mambira #1 Friday 9:00-11:00 AM Learn the drumming for one of Bongo Love s favorite Ndebele dances. Basic beats and ideas for improvisation will be provided. Level: Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Materials: Bring a drum if you can (djembe, conga, ashiko); some drums will be available. Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Ngoma: Mutshongoyi Mpho Mambira #3 Friday 2:00-3:45 PM This is a traditional Shona beat that accompanies a dance, historically performed by men as a show of victory. Level: Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Materials: Bring a drum if you can (djembe, conga, ashiko); some drums will be available. Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Ngoma: Jerusalema Mpho Mambira #5 Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM This Shona rhythm is meant to back the Jerusalema dance. It is often performed at funerals to usher the dead into the spirit world. Level: Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Materials: Bring a drum if you can (djembe, conga, ashiko); some drums will be available. Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Ngoma: Jit Mpho Mambira #7 Saturday 2:00-3:45 PM Also known as Jiti, this beat is now associated with popular dance music in Zimbabwe and has even influenced dance in Detroit and Chicago. This lively beat is all about having a good time. Level: Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Materials: Bring a drum if you can (djembe, conga, ashiko); some drums will be available. 13 Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Ngoma: Mhande Mpho Mambira #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM This very well-known beat originated with the Midland tribes of Zimbabwe and accompanies a popular dance, as well as some marimba pieces. Level: Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Materials: Bring a drum if you can (djembe, conga, ashiko); some drums will be available. Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Ngoma, Singing, and Dance: Dinhe Jennifer Kyker #4 Friday 4:00-6:00 PM This workshop will introduce participants to the dinhe rhythm, which is performed in Zimbabwe with drums, singing, hosho, and dance. Students will first learn the two interlocking drumming rhythms of dinhe and proceed to add several different variations to the lead drumming part. Participants will also learn a set of calland-response singing lines to accompany this rhythm. Level: Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Materials: Bring a drum if you can (Zimbabwean ngoma or West African dunun that can be played with sticks); some drums will be available. GUITAR Electric Guitar Styles of Zimbabwe Mbira Music Joel Laviolette #2 Friday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Students will learn three of the main harmonic progressions used in mbira music, which Joel refers to as Nyamaropa, Shumba, and Dande progressions. The workshop will explore the mbira song families and specific melodies that relate to each. Materials: Bring a guitar, preferably electric with amplifier. Prerequisite: Must have a strong guitar playing foundation. Electric Guitar Styles of Zimbabwe Party Music Joel Laviolette #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM

14 This class will focus on the secular and party music in Zimbabwe. We will learn melodic lines in typical progressions as well as different ways to approach the music to get out of our boxes. Materials: Bring a guitar, preferably electric with amplifier. HOSHO Introductory Hosho: Shake It, Don t Break It! MyLinda King #5 Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM Do you have hosho phobia? Even if you have never held a pair of hosho in your hands, you can take this workshop. Two patterns will be introduced. Level: Introductory Materials: Hosho will be available to borrow or purchase; earplugs recommended. Introductory Hosho for Marimba Band Joe Keefe #7 Saturday 2:00-3:45 PM We will learn to play the hosho patterns that are typically used by American marimba bands: Minanzi, Tsaba (aka Tsava tsava), and Muchongoyo. Time permitting, students will learn a couple of special patterns. Level: Introductory Materials: Hosho will be provided; earplugs recommended. Both audio and video taping are okay. Introductory Hosho Jaiaen Beck #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM Muchongoyo and Tsaba are terms Dumisani Maraire coined to refer to these basic hosho patterns which are the underlying rhythms to a large number of the contemporary songs. They may be used as substitutes until one has learned mbira or shangara hosho patterns, so it is a great place to begin. If you have ever wanted to be brave enough to play hosho, this is the class for you. You will learn specific tips that will last you for the rest of your hosho years as well as how to relax and have fun with your process. Come explore how these special gourds provide new territory for you. Level: Introductory Materials: Bring hosho (loaners are available from Ancient Ways booth come prior to class); earplugs recommended. Introductory/Beginning Hosho: Technique, Pattern, and Style Fiona Ona Connon #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM If you ve wanted to try hosho or you play already but would like to review some basics, here is a safe, comfortable opportunity to learn or review the muchongoyo, tsaba, and minanzi/mbira patterns. This workshop will cover three minanzi/mbira styles including a very crisp, square technique and a very slurred one. There will be discussion throughout the workshop on this instrument and matters of cultural importance. Level: Introductory/Beginning Materials: Bring hosho; earplugs recommended. Beginning Hosho: How to Master Hosho Ambuya Stella Chiweshe #2 Friday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Hosho gives the tempo to the mbira player, so it must be mastered well and requires your full concentration. This workshop will focus on techniques and tips for the beginning hosho player. Level: Beginning Materials: Bring hosho; earplugs recommended. Exploring Hosho Styles for Beginners Tendai Muparutsa #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Students will explore a variety of styles of hosho playing that are not in the mbira-style. Level: Beginning Materials: Bring hosho; earplugs recommended. Adv. Beginning Mbira-Style Hosho Ambuya Beauler Dyoko #3 Friday 2:00-3:45 PM Ambuya Beauler will take a friendly and supportive approach to teaching mbira-style hosho and simple variations that nevertheless have dramatic effect. These same techniques can be used effectively with marimba, drumming and singing, and makwayera (choir) songs. Level: Adv. Beginning Materials: Bring your own hosho or use some of 14

15 the loaner hosho that will be provided; earplugs recommended. Adv. Beginning Hosho for Marimba Music Jennifer Kyker #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM This workshop will concentrate on helping marimba players gain fluency in Tsaba, Muchongoyo, and Mbira hosho, the three styles that are most commonly played with marimba repertoire in the United States. While becoming more familiar with these hosho patterns, students will work on developing technique and a comfortable playing style. The goal will be to develop the necessary skills to play hosho to accompany marimba performance. Level: Adv. Beginning Materials: Bring hosho; earplugs recommended. Adv. Beginning Mbira Hosho Jennifer Kyker #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM This class is intended for students who would like to focus on hosho to accompany songs from the mbira repertoire. Designed for those with little experience, it is also a good opportunity for intermediate students to go back to the basics and refresh their hosho technique. The goal is for everyone to leave class with confidence in their ability to master mbira hosho! In addition to learning the physical techniques of mbira hosho, we will discuss the role of hosho within an mbira ensemble, and cover a variety of techniques for practicing hosho at home once Zimfest is over. Level: Adv. Beginning Materials: Bring hosho; earplugs recommended. Intermediate/Advanced Hosho: How to Master Hosho Ambuya Stella Chiweshe #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM Hosho gives the tempo to the mbira player, so it must be mastered well and requires your full concentration. This workshop will focus on techniques and tips for intermediate and advanced hosho players. /Advanced Materials: Bring hosho; earplugs recommended. Intermediate/Advanced Hosho Tendai Muparutsa #1 Friday 9:00-11:00 AM This workshop will focus on mbira-style hosho, with an emphasis on technical skills and getting out of your head and into your body. /Advanced Materials: Bring hosho; earplugs recommended. INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE Instrument Maintenance: How to Get a Good Buzz MyLinda King #7 Saturday 2:00-3:45 PM After many years of buzzer tweaking for Boka Marimba, MyLinda learned many tricks for maintaining good buzz. Players often forget that buzzers need attention too. Bring your marimba in for a buzzer assessment. This workshop is geared for the player, not the builder. Level: Introductory/Beginning Limit: 30 Materials: Bring a marimba with resonators if you like. MARIMBA Unless otherwise indicated, instructors allow audio taping only. Instruments will be provided for all marimba workshops. Marimba: Shona Rhythms Kite Giedraitis #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM This workshop will open up your ears to better hear syncopated rhythms, especially cross rhythms, and how they relate to the underlying beat. It will give tools to help you and your band get tighter. The class is very participatory and not a lecture. It will include lots of fun, mind-expanding exercises. Although taught on marimba, the class applies to mbira as well. Limit: 20 Children and Teachers Marimba for Children: Nhemamusasa Wanda Walker #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM 15 Please see description under Children s Classes.

16 Introductory Marimba for Children: Sarura Wako Garadziva Chigamba #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM Please see description under Children s Classes. (Intensive) Introductory Marimba: Nyungwe Jaiaen Beck #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 1 of 2) #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) Nyungwe is a fun call-and-response piece written by Dumi Maraire. The baritone lays the foundation for the piece as it reflects a conga drum part. We will explore how the parts fit together, understanding parts as consisting of rhythm, hand-pattern, and tune and enjoying being part of the music and the group learning process. This is an easy piece to begin learning to play marimba, as well as to learn how to add appropriate variations. Level: Introductory Introductory Marimba: Kgopotso/Chiradza I Jaiaen Beck #5 Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM #7 Saturday 2:00-3:45 PM Written by Godfrey Ntatisi and arranged by Dumi Maraire, Kgopotso incorporates changing on cue and exposure to double-right lead hand pattern, while some parts require no changes. You may learn from one to seven parts as well as hosho pattern, depending on experience. This is a great beginning song and will include many general tips for learning marimba. Although it is not required to register for both classes, students may want to repeat this class to cement their learning or learn fun variations. Level: Introductory Introductory Marimba: Chimwechangu Melissa Chigamba #4 Friday 4:00-6:00 PM This class will learn the song Chimwechangu ( My Better Half ), composed by Garadziva Chigamba. It is a great song for beginners! Level: Introductory Marimba for the First Time: Ncuzu Joe Keefe #3 Friday 2:00-3:45 PM #5 Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM 16 This class is for students who have never played marimba. Ncuzu was composed by the late Dumi Maraire. This piece is very bright and happy. Level: Introductory Materials: Both audio and video taping are okay. (Intensive) Beginning Marimba: Stork Paul Mataruse #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM (Part 1 of 2) #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) This is one of the very first songs that Paul learned in school. It is a great song for beginners because it builds your confidence to move across the keyboard and teaches mallet techniques that will come in handy as you progress on your marimba journey. Level: Beginning Limit: 12 (Intensive) Beginning Marimba: Chionekedzo Jennifer Kyker #2 Friday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 1 of 2) #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) Learn an arrangement of this jiti song, performed in Zimbabwe on voices and drums. Jennifer s arrangement of Chionekedzo covers a variety of marimba techniques, including chords, sticking patterns, and running. Students will learn different sections which will allow them to work on transitions and hear aural cues in the texture of the music. Call-and-response singing lines to accompany the arrangement will also be learned. In the first session, participants will rotate through the parts on different instruments, giving each person an opportunity to work on a variety of playing techniques. In the second session, students will work on putting the parts together and playing as an ensemble in an interactive musical experience. Level: Beginning Limit: 12 Beginning Marimba: Marching Song Paul Mataruse #1 Friday 9:00-11:00 AM The Marching Song is a popular song for beginning students in Zimbabwe. Level: Beginning Limit: 12

17 Beginning Marimba: Soko Garadziva Chigamba #4 Friday 4:00-6:00 PM Students class will learn Garadziva s composition Soko ( Monkey ), which is a great 4/4 song. Level: Beginning Adv. Beginning Marimba: Maimbo Michael Sibanda #3 Friday 2:00-3:45 PM #7 Saturday 2:00-3:45 PM Maimbo is a Lozi traditional piece suitable for the beginning phase. This piece teaches the proper playing technique. By the end of the workshop participants should be able to play together in a group. Level: Adv. Beginning Limit: 12 Adv. Beginning Marimba and Singing: Ndakarere Rengwa Joe Keefe #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Students will learn to sing and play the Zimbabwean folk song Ndakarere Rengwa, as taught to Dandaro by Dumi Maraire in This song features multi-part singing, popular in Zimbabwe before choral singing was introduced. The marimba parts are based on the polyphonic vocal lines. Level: Adv. Beginning Materials: Both audio and video taping are okay. Prerequisite: Must be able to play parts on five songs. Adv. Beginning Marimba: Introduction to Mbira-Style Marimba Wanda Walker #4 Friday 4:00-6:00 PM Based on the mbira dzavadzimu parts to Nhimutimu as taught by Cosmas Magaya, this workshop offers a solid introduction to mbira-style marimba. Learn to play parts in the kushaura and kutsinhira positions and be comfortable with the beat in both positions. Level: Adv. Beginning Limit: Adv. Beginning Marimba: Tsuro Michael Sibanda #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM Tsuro is a piece from a Shona folk-tale. The marimba arrangement will teach participants to play a call-andresponse part. It is a fun piece for students of varying levels. Level: Adv. Beginning and above Limit: 12 Adv. Beginning Marimba: Imbube Michael Sibanda #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM The 1960s and 1970s saw the birth of a new musical a capella genre called Imbube comprised of male voices. The genre itself originated from mines in neighboring South Africa where most Zimbabweans crossed to work. This particular song is a marimba arrangement of the song Imbube by Solomon Linda which was made popular worldwide by the Disney movie The Lion King. This arrangement is suitable for beginners as it starts off with basic rhythm structures but provides room for improvisation. Level: Adv. Beginning Limit: 12 (Intensive) Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Kukaiwa Jaiaen Beck #2 Friday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 1 of 2) #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM (Part 2 of 2) Kukaiwa was composed by Dumi Maraire and is a foundation song for studying contemporary Shona music as it provides a wide variety of parts to learn basic techniques. You will experience how each unique part weaves with the other parts to create the resulting whole, which will help deepen your understanding of Shona music. Perfect for anyone interested in being exposed to all the parts, learning as many as your experience allows, and gaining grounding in the many techniques of contemporary marimba playing. Level: Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Adv. Beginning/Intermediate Marimba: Murume Wangu Ndewe Mombe Claire Jones #4 Friday 4:00-6:00 PM Mombe (Cattle) is a story song (Ngano) that was recorded on mbira by Stella Chiweshe in the 1970s. In Claire s seven-marimba arrangement, the bass and baritone follow the lead in the style of Dumi Maraire. Level: Adv. Beginning/Intermediate

18 (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Malaika Michael Sibanda #2 Friday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 1 of 2) #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) Malaika is a popular ki-swahili song from Kenya which means My Angel. This marimba arrangement has a slow tempo and some exciting cross-rhythms. It is a musthave as part of your repertoire. Limit: 12 (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Mwana wamambo Paul Mataruse #4 Friday 4:00-6:00 PM (Part 1 of 2) #7 Saturday 2:00-3:45 PM (Part 2 of 2) Mwana wamambo is a composition that Paul finished in The song has two parts, a 4/4 section in the key of C and a 12/8 section in the key of G. In the first workshop, participants will learn the first section of the song, which can be played alone and then together in the second workshop. Limit: 12 (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Gungwa Garadziva Chigamba #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM (Part 1 of 2) #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) Garadziva will teach the song Gungwa ( Ocean ), an mbira-style piece that he composed. (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Abakogase Themba Mawoko #7 Saturday 2:00-3:45 PM (Part 1 of 2) #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) A favorite among groups in Bulawayo, this arrangement of Abakogase offers a contemporary style to those interested in trying something new. (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Sekuru Mandikanganwa Ted Wright 18 #3 Friday 2:00-3:45 PM (Part 1 of 2) #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM (Part 2 of 2) This is Ted s marimba arrangement of Sekuru Mandikanganwa ( Grandfather, you have forgotten me ), a sweet and plaintive two-phrase song passed down from Newtan Marapuza. Accompanying singing lines will be taught if time permits. Students should have some experience playing kutsinhira parts. You may also want to sign up for the Intermediate Mbira: Sekuru Mandikanganwa workshop. (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Nhimutimu Wanda Walker #3 Friday 2:00-3:45 PM (Part 1 of 2) #7 Saturday 2:00-3:45 PM (Part 2 of 2) Wanda will teach her complete, original arrangement for seven marimbas and hosho based on mbira parts taught by Cosmas Magaya and some recordings of John Kunaka on the CD Zimbabwe. This is the full arrangement, compared to her workshop Introduction to Mbira- Style Marimba, which uses derivations of these parts. Arranged in the key of G; use of F#s is optional. Limit: 12 (Intensive) Intermediate Marimba: Mudzimu Wangu Paul Mataruse #2 Friday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 1 of 2) #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) Paul will teach an arrangement of this traditional song in the Mhande style. In this piece, Paul adds marimba parts to a traditional vocal song. Lyrics will be added if time permits. Limit: 12 Intermediate Marimba: Mawuya Mawuya Garadziva Chigamba #5 Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM This class will learn Garadziva s arrangement of Mawuya Mawuya, which means Welcome Welcome. Please do not sign up for any workshop that is beyond your experience level.

19 Intermediate Marimba: Mbube/ Wimoweh Kite Giedraitis #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM Mbube is a Zulu song dating back to 1939 which became popularized in the United States as Wimoweh. Kite will be teaching his marimba arrangement of this song (F#s not required). Time permitting, he will also teach some Zulu singing. Students should be familiar with the rolling style of the leads of Zendekaiwa, Chemwanyera, etc. Intermediate Marimba and Mbira: Taireva Garadziva Chigamba #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM This class will learn Garadziva s arrangement of Taireva, which incorporates the mbira. Materials: Bring an mbira in G tuning. Intermediate Marimba and Song: Majaira Sheasby Matiure #1 Friday 9:00-11:00 AM This song involves running parts for sopranos, tenors, and baritone. Be prepared for some fast playing! Recommended for students who know alternate and Shangara running techniques, are able to play the basic pattern of the song parts, and play the song as a group. (Intensive) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Gandanga Paul Mataruse #3 Friday 2:00-3:45 PM (Part 1 of 2) #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) This is a brand-new reworking of Paul s original arrangement of Gandanga. This one is inspired by the popular Sungura style of music popularized by such Zimbabwean artists as Leonard Dembo, Tongai Moyo, and Alick Macheso. /Advanced Limit: 12 (Intensive) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Salmonberry Pie Fiona Ona Connon #1 Friday 9:00-11:00 AM (Part 1 of 2) #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) Minanzi/mbira hosho drives this upbeat marimba song Ona composed for the 8-piece marimba ensemble. Salmonberry Pie is a love story which teaches us not to collapse ourselves into a relationship but to stand tall and strong on our own. By being healthy individuals we bring more to ourselves, our relationships, and the world. Ona encourages all participants to have fun with this song, to take it home and explore the depths of creativity through it. This class will be taught on marimbas with F#s. /Advanced Limit: 11 Materials: Both audio and video taping are okay. Prerequisite: Must be able to play kutsinhira and learn a couple of challenging rhythmical parts. (Intensive) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Bangidza Melissa Chigamba #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM (Part 1 of 2) #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM (Part 2 of 2) This class will learn the arrangement of Bangidza on marimbas. The song was arranged by Garadziva Chigamba. /Advanced Prerequisite: Must be comfortable with mbira music. (Intensive) Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Jambanja Melissa Chigamba #2 Friday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 1 of 2) #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) This class will learn the arrangement of Jambanja composed by Garadziva Chigamba. It s a very upbeat and fun dance song in 4/4 style. /Advanced Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Todzungaira Garadziva Chigamba #1 Friday 9:00-11:00 AM This class will learn Garadziva s arrangement of Todzungaira. /Advanced 19

20 Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Bukatiende Themba Mawoko #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM Check out Bongo Love s lively arrangement of this traditional mbira piece and add a contemporary spin to your knowledge of Bukatiende. /Advanced Intermediate/Advanced Marimba: Mancube Themba Mawoko #2 Friday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM This piece originated in Matabeleland and is one of the first songs that Themba learned. He has since developed it into a full arrangement. /Advanced (Intensive) Advanced Marimba: Baya wa Baya Claire Jones #1 Friday 9:00-11:00 AM (Part 1 of 2) #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) Baya wa Baya, also known as Nyama Ye Kugocha (Roast Meat), is a war song now sung and played on many instruments. We ll learn a killer arrangement for marimba that will turn your head around. Singing will also be taught. Level: Advanced (Intensive) Advanced Marimba: Botsotsi Michael Sibanda #1 Friday 9:00-11:00 AM (Part 1 of 2) #5 Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM (Part 2 of 2) This composition by Michael was inspired by crossborder activities between Zimbabwe and Botswana. Zimbabweans migrate to Botswana to look for work and also take their culture and music with them. The piece compares the similarities. Having moved from Zimbabwe to teach music in Botswana, Michael was inspired to write the song mixing both Zim and Botswana rhythms that depict the high life led by thieves ( Botsotsi in Setswana, Otsotsi in Ndebele, Matsotsi in Shona and Mbavha). Level: Advanced Limit: 12 (Intensive) Advanced Marimba: Mayenza Michael Sibanda #4 Friday 4:00-6:00 PM (Part 1 of 2) #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM (Part 2 of 2) This piece has an up-tempo beat with a very catchy baritone part. Participants should be able to perform the piece well as part of the workshop will be on improvisation. Michael will use the piece to demonstrate how students can improvise rhythm, pitch, and playing technique. Level: Advanced Limit: 12 (Intensive) Advanced Marimba: Nhemamusasa Kite Giedraitis #3 Friday 2:00-3:45 PM (Part 1 of 2) #7 Saturday 2:00-3:45 PM (Part 2 of 2) Kite will be teaching his marimba arrangement of Nhemamusasa and a little singing. Level: Advanced Advanced Marimba: Zimbabwe Tendai Muparutsa #5 Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM This is a sentimental song for the people of Zimbabwe which is based on the vocal version as sung by Ephat Mujuru. The arrangement, which should be enjoyable, is based on an mbira piece. Those who play mbira may recognize it. Level: Advanced Advanced Marimba: Mbirimo Joel Laviolette #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM Mbirimo is a fast, high energy piece based on a korekore drumming and singing song. Arranged for bass, baritone, two sopranos, tenor, and hosho, there are a lot of unusual rhythms going on as well as singing too! Visit Joel s website to listen to a soundclip ( rattletree.com/sounds.htm) Level: Advanced Limit: 12 Materials: Bring a tape recorder. Advanced Marimba: Kari MuDande Joel Laviolette #5 Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM This is an mbira and marimba song taught to Joel by Newton Gwara and arranged for bass, baritone, two sopranos, tenor, and hosho. If time permits, students will 20

21 work up the full arrangement with singing and breaks. Visit Joel s website to listen to a soundclip ( rattletree.com/sounds.htm). Level: Advanced Limit: 12 Materials: Bring a tape recorder. Advanced Marimba and Song: Ndakuvara Musoro Sheasby Matiure #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM This song involves running parts for sopranos, tenors, and baritone. Participants should be prepared for some fast playing. They should be able to play alternate and Shangara running techniques, the basic pattern of the song parts, and play the song as a group. Level: Advanced MBIRA Mbira workshops are for mbira dzavadzimu unless specified. Nyunga nyunga (karimba) workshops are listed first. Introduction to Karimba: Butsu Mutandarika Joe Keefe #2 Friday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Students will learn to sing and play the Zimbabwean folk song Butsu Mutandarika on the small 15-key mbira variously known as karimba, ndimba, and nyunga nyunga. The workshop will cover the fundamentals as well as how to create variations. Joe learned Butsu originally from Dumi Maraire, and subsequently from Musekiwa Chingodza. Students who have never played before will learn to sing and play easy parts; those with some experience will learn more advanced variations, including a bass part. Materials: Karimbas will be provided. Both audio and video taping are okay. Beginning Nyunga Nyunga: Kukaiwa Sheasby Matiure #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Students will learn the basic pattern of the song step by step from the introduction through to the high notes. Level: Beginning Materials: Bring a nyunga nyunga mbira (standard F tuning designed at Kwanongoma College of Music). 21 Intermediate Karimba/Nyunga Nyunga Sheree Seretse #7 Saturday 2:00-3:45 PM This class will explore variations and techniques for pieces in the karimba/nyunga nyunga repertoire. It will be an in-depth workshop expounding on techniques as defined by Dumi Maraire, including kujija, kukaha, doubling, kuteererana, kusiririsa, and more. Students should know at least seven pieces on the karimba. This is not a class for beginning or Advanced Beginning students! Materials: A few instruments will be provided, but recommend bringing your own. Prerequisite: Must know at least seven karimba pieces. Intermediate Nyunga Nyunga: Nhemamusasa Tendai Muparutsa #4 Friday 4:00-6:00 PM #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Tendai will teach Nhemamusasa as a demonstration that any song can be played on the nyunga nyunga. This class will help students to expand the range of songs played on this instrument. Materials: Bring a nyunga nyunga mbira. Advanced Nyunga Nyunga Explorations Tendai Muparutsa #3 Friday 2:00-3:45 PM Students will explore building a new repertoire for the nyunga nyunga, briefly revisiting pieces introduced by Dumi Maraire and learning how to expand playing of this instrument. Level: Advanced Materials: Bring a nyunga nyunga mbira. Introduction to Matepe Mbira Joel Laviolette #1 Friday 9:00-11:00 AM Students will work on either a new matepe song or revisit a song they already know and go deeper with variations. Materials: Bring a matepe mbira. Workshops and schedules are subject to change.

22 Introductory Mbira: Karigamombe Cosmas Magaya #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM Renowned mbira master and teacher Cosmas Magaya will teach the first mbira song that he learned himself, Karigamombe. This song means One who knocks down a cow. Come and experience Cosmas friendly and supportive teaching style to begin your study of the mbira dzavadzimu. Cosmas will begin with basic kushaura (lead part) and proceed to high lines and possibly the kutsinhira (following part) for those who are ready. Level: Introductory Materials: Mbiras will be provided (Standard Nyamaropa tuning). Intro to Mbira: Kariga Mombe Erica Azim #7 Saturday 2:00-3:45 PM #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM Your first mbira lesson! You will learn how to hold the instrument, listen to mbira, and basic concepts, as well as learning the mbira piece Kariga Mombe ( Undefeatable ). If you are thinking of learning mbira but have never tried it, this workshop is for you. Level: Introductory Materials: Mbiras will be provided (high Nyamaropa tuning); audio recording recommended. Beginning Mbira: Nhemamusasa Kushaura Cosmas Magaya #5 Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM Nhemamusasa means to build a temporary shelter. Learn the basics and get a solid understanding of this classic mbira song from a Zimbabwean master. Cosmas is an excellent teacher who will provide a strong foundation in the kushaura, including where to place the hosho beat. He will also teach high lines to those who are ready. If you are interested in exploring this piece further, see Beginning Mbira: Nhemamusasa Kutsinhira. Level: Beginning Materials: Mbiras will be provided (Standard Nyamaropa tuning). Beginning Mbira: Nhemamusasa Kutsinhira Cosmas Magaya #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM Cosmas will teach a kutsinhira (following) part for Nhemamusasa, a very important mbira song which 22 means to build a temporary shelter. Students should be familiar with at least a basic kushaura (lead) part of Nhemamusasa in order to benefit from this class or they can take Beginning Mbira: Nhemamusasa Kushaura from Cosmas here at Zimfest. After teaching the kutsinhira, Cosmas will help students link it with the kushaura and to the hosho beat. He will also teach high lines to those who are ready. Level: Beginning Materials: Mbiras will be provided (Standard Nyamaropa tuning). (Intensive) Beginning Mbira: Kuenda Mbire Joel Laviolette #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 1 of 2) #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) This workshop will put a drumming and singing song to mbira. Joel was taught this two-phrase song by Newton Gwara. Students will work on the basic kushaura as well as the singing. Level: Beginning Limit: 20 Materials: Bring an mbira in Nyamaropa tuning. Adv. Beginning Mbira: Mapiyemana Ambuya Stella Chiweshe #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM Mapiyemana can be found on Ambuya Stella s CD Kumusha. During the 1960s, people came to Ambuya s family home to stay and learn mbira until they were initiated. They were then taken back to their own homes, where a ceremony to welcome their playing was done to cement the initiation. Level: Adv. Beginning Materials: Mbiras will be provided (Nyamaropa in A tuning). Adv. Beginning Mbira: Huku Ineronda Trymore Jombo #4 Friday 4:00-6:00 PM This traditional mbira piece tells the tragic story of a young man who is poisoned by his relatives and ends up very sick. Huku Ineronda is a simple song with a lot of room for adding complexity. Level: Adv. Beginning Materials: Bring an mbira, preferably in G tuning.

23 Adv. Beginning Mbira: Kashirikamambo Trymore Jombo #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM This traditional song, which means The King s Bird, is about a King s spy being caught. Students will learn the basic parts as well as several variations. Level: Adv. Beginning Materials: Bring an mbira, preferably in G tuning. Adv. Beginning Mbira: Bukatiende Trymore Jombo #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Students will learn Trymore s version of the traditional mbira favorite. This version fits beautifully with other well known versions of Bukatiende and with Bongo Love s marimba arrangement taught by Themba Mawoko. Level: Adv. Beginning Materials: Bring an mbira, preferably in G tuning. Adv. Beginning Mbira: Nyamaropa Trymore Jombo #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM Come learn Trymore s version of this ancient mbira piece. You ll find it quite different than the traditional versions of Nyamaropa that many of you know. Although this will not mix with traditional versions, Trymore often plays it with marimbas. Level: Adv. Beginning Materials: Bring an mbira, preferably in G tuning. Adv. Beginning Mbira and Singing: Sekuru Mandikanganwa Ted Wright #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM Grandfather you have forgotten me is a sweet, plaintive two phrase song passed down from northwest Marapuza of Chipadze Township, Bindura. Students will first learn the melody on the mbira and then work on some singing lines to accompany it. Level: Adv. Beginning Materials: Bring an mbira in G Nyamaropa tuning; some instruments may be provided. Prerequisite: Must be able to play two mbira pieces. (Intensive) Intermediate Mbira: Bangidza Erica Azim 23 #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM (Part 1 of 2) #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) Learn a beautiful, unusual version of the classic Shona mbira piece Bangidza that Erica learned recently from Renold and Caution Shonhai, from the Nyamweda area of Mhondoro Communal Area in Zimbabwe (recorded on the first track of their MBIRA CD No. 3446). Students will learn kushaura, kutsinhira, and variations. Those who would like to learn the singing, see Mbira Singing: Kariga Mombe and Bangidza. Materials: Mbiras will be provided (high Nyamaropa tuning); audio recording recommended. Prerequisite: Must know five mbira pieces (Intensive) Intermediate Mbira: Nhimutimu Melissa Chigamba #3 Friday 2:00-3:45 PM (Part 1 of 2) #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM (Part 2 of 2) Learn kushaura and kutsinhira parts to Nhimutimu ( Dust Cloud ), a song which evokes people dancing on a dirt floor and raising a cloud of dust. Materials: Bring an mbira in gandanga tuning. Intermediate Mbira: Chaminuka NdiMambo Cosmas Magaya #2 Friday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM This song, meaning Chaminuka is King, has a special meaning for Cosmas due to recent developments in his family, so he has chosen to teach it at this Zimfest. You will enjoy learning both the song and some of its history from Cosmas, who is a patient and thorough teacher. Both the kushaura and kutsinhira parts will be taught. Materials: Mbiras will be provided (Standard Nyamaropa tuning). Intermediate Mbira: Chandasarira Cosmas Magaya #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM Be the first on your block to learn to play this unique and beautiful song. Cosmas will tell about the song s background and meaning and will teach both kushaura Please do not sign up for any workshop that is beyond your experience level.

24 and kutsinhira parts. Chandasarira is not widely known in the United States, but it deserves to be! Materials: Mbiras will be provided (Standard Nyamaropa tuning). Intermediate Mbira: Hanga Trymore Jombo #1 Friday 9:00-11:00 AM This traditional piece tells the story of a man who, after a long time with no meat, catches a guinea hen and selfishly will not share even a taste with his family. The basics of the song can be easily picked up, but Trymore s variations are endless. Materials: Bring an mbira, preferably in G tuning. Advanced Mbira: Nhemamusasa Yekutanga Cosmas Magaya #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM The deep and haunting melody of Nhemamusasa Yekutanga, meaning The First Nhemamusasa, will provide you with many hours of playing pleasure. Come prepared to learn notes, technique, and background for this beautiful song. Kushaura, kutsinhira, and variations will be taught. Level: Advanced Materials: Mbiras will be provided (Standard Nyamaropa tuning). Advanced Mbira: Kushaura and Kutsinhira Cosmas Magaya #4 Friday 4:00-6:00 PM Renowned mbira master and teacher Cosmas Magaya will help the class choose an appropriate mbira song from his huge traditional repertoire. He will teach both the kushaura and kutsinhira, with special emphasis on linking these two parts. Level: Advanced Materials: Mbiras will be provided (Standard Nyamaropa tuning). Advanced Mavembe/Gandanga Mbira: Vasina Katura Erica Azim #4 Friday 4:00-6:00 PM Vasina Katura, a traditional mbira piece in mavembe (also known as gandanga) tuning, means the ones without a granary, i.e., the ones without food. Erica learned this piece from Tute Chigamba. She plays Vasina Katura as a prayer for food for those starving in Zimbabwe. Level: Advanced Materials: Mbiras will be provided in mavembe/ gandanga tuning; audio recording recommended. Prerequisite: Must already play mavembe/gandanga mbira. Advanced Mbira: Mbirimo Joel Laviolette #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM In this class students will learn kushaura and kutsinhira as well as singing lines for Mbirimo. This drumming and singing song was put to mbira by Newton Gwara. It is in kore-kore style. Level: Advanced Materials: Bring an mbira in Nyamaropa tuning. NYANGA PANPIPES Nyanga: Introduction and Continued Study Joel Laviolette #7 Saturday 2:00-3:45 PM Joel will teach the parts of the nyanga panpipe ensemble. People new to the instrument will be taught parts; those who have played for a while will learn new parts and/or dancing and singing lines. Joel learned to play nyanga panpipes in Cancune, Mozambique. Limit: 25 Materials: Panpipes will be provided. SHONA LANGUAGE Shona Language Jennifer Kyker #3 Friday 2:00-3:45 PM Hosting a visiting teacher? Traveling to Zimbabwe? Whether in the United States or in Zimbabwe, our beloved teachers and friends always appreciate hearing us make an effort to communicate in Shona! In this class, we will learn common greetings and other useful phrases in Shona. We will also address basic linguistic structures in Shona and discuss some general rules of polite communication. Please bring any questions you may have about Shona pronunciation or grammar. 24 Limit: 40

25 SINGING Mbira Ear Training Singing Erica Azim #6 Saturday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Learn to hear mbira in a Shona way through singing what the mbira is playing. The workshop is especially recommended for new mbira players as well as friends and family of mbira players, but all are welcome. Experience pre-iron Age mbira with your voice. Limit: 40 Mbira Singing: Kariga Mombe and Bangidza Erica Azim #9 Sunday 9:30-11:00 AM This Kariga Mombe ( Undefeatable ) singing is from the Dzapasi Mbira Group of rural Zimbabwe (MBIRA CD No. 3423). The lyrics ask the ancestors to help with the problem of AIDS. It is easy to sing while playing the piece, or learn it to sing with a friend who plays mbira. We will also learn singing to Bangidza as taught by Renold and Caution Shonhai (see Intermediate Mbira: Bangidza). Limit: 40 Singing Along with Mbira Ambuya Stella Chiweshe #5 Saturday 9:00-11:00 AM #9 Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM Singing along with mbira music has to be done properly so that it will not disturb either the mbira music or the listeners. Some people want to sing along with mbira but do not know how to join in and they end up singing in a way that does not go well with mbira. Ambuya will teach participants of all skill levels how to sing along with mbira. Limit: 40 Singing: Nyamaropa Ambuya Beauler Dyoko #2 Friday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM Have you ever wondered what to sing to Nyamaropa? Here is some beautiful singing that Ambuya taught a few of us in 2006, and she would now like to share it with more people. Limit: 40 Singing: Chikunda Ambuya Beauler Dyoko #8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM Ambuya would like to teach everyone some songs from the Chikunda people of the Tete region (her mother s people). The Chikunda were a group of various ethnicities that were made into military slaves by the Portuguese beginning in the 16th century and forged an identity as fearsome conquerors. They kept their insurgent spirit even after gaining their independence. Limit: 40 Mbira Singing: Shumba and Dande Erica Azim #5 Saturday 9:30-11:00 AM Erica recently learned this beautiful singing from Langton Bapiro after enjoying it for years on his CD (Murawo Tembedza & Langton Bapiro 2003, MBIRA CD No. 3420). Although the singing for both Shumba ( Lion or Lion spirits/mhondoro ) and Dande (a place in northern Zimbabwe) will be taught with mavembe/gandanga tuning mbira, it is not specific to a particular tuning. Limit: Singing: ZiN anga Ambuya Beauler Dyoko #10 Sunday 11:15 AM-1:00 PM This is the lively song Ambuya came up with when asked to teach some singing to the marimba piece Amaxoxo. The words refer to a big n anga, or traditional healer. Limit: 40 Ndebele Style Singing Lucky Moyo #3 Friday 2:00-3:45 PM #11 Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM Students will sing Ndebele (Zulu) songs Sofoma Naye ( We would like to be like him ) and Oh Freedom, which is a Zimbabwean/South African freedom song. Limit: 40 Unless otherwise indicated, instructors allow audio taping only.